How did Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel respond to Trump's demand that Cuba "make a deal"?

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel responded defiantly on January 11, 2026: "Cuba is a free, independent, and sovereign nation. Nobody dictates what we do." He added that "those who turn everything into a business, even human lives, have no moral authority to point the finger at Cuba in any way." This defiance came despite Cuba facing economic collapse—10-20 hour daily blackouts, only 4 days of fuel reserves, and 50% of its oil supply cut off by the US blockade. Díaz-Canel's stance showed Cuba refused to capitulate even under extreme pressure, but offered no alternative plan for obtaining fuel.

How did Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel respond to Trump's demand that Cuba "make a deal"?

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